Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 17 Lessons
- 1 Day
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- Fundamentals of Nano-Coatings in Wind Turbines4
- 1.1Definition, science, and types of nano-coatings (hydrophobic, anti-icing, anti-fouling, etc.)
- 1.2Key performance metrics: adhesion, wear resistance, UV stability, thermal cycling
- 1.3Material interactions: composite blades, metallic surfaces, and sensors
- 1.4Key terms: nanostructures, self-assembled monolayers, superhydrophobicity, barrier performance
- Operational Contexts & Field Realities5
- 2.1When and where nano-coatings make economic and performance sense
- 2.2Comparative lifecycle analysis: traditional coatings vs. nano-coatings
- 2.3Environmental challenges: coastal vs. inland, high dust vs. salt air
- 2.4Integration with O&M schedules: inspection intervals, reapplication timelines
- 2.5Regulatory and certification perspectives
- Case Studies from the Field3
- 3.1Global case studies of successful nano-coating implementations: Blade leading edge erosion mitigation; Ice-phobic coatings in sub-zero wind farms; Salt and dust protection in offshore installations
- 3.2Lessons learned from failures: poor adhesion, overcoating issues, improper substrate prep
- 3.3Maintenance savings and ROI quantification from coating upgrades
- Simulation & Activity5
- 4.1Group Activity: Design a nano-coating strategy for a wind farm facing specific weather/erosion challenges
- 4.2Simulation: Choose optimal coating properties for different turbine zones (blade, hub, tower)
- 4.3Interactive troubleshooting: Diagnosing field coating failures from real photos/data
- 4.4Cost-benefit calculator walkthrough: Evaluate CAPEX vs. ROI over 10 years
- 4.5Recap: Superhydrophobic surface, Surface energy modification, Leading-edge erosion, Nanostructured barrier layer, Chemical vapor deposition (CVD), Self-healing coatings, Icephobic nanofilms, UV resistance & nano-degradation, Life cycle cost (LCC) analysis, Wind turbine availability factor